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This Maya relief depicting a nobleman is made from chalkstone, and it comes from what is present-day Tabasco, Mexico. It dates from the Late Classic Period around the year 780 CE. (Museum Rietberg, Zürich).
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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APA Style
Wiener, J. B. (2018, December 02). Maya Noble Relief from Tabasco. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9645/maya-noble-relief-from-tabasco/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Maya Noble Relief from Tabasco." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 02, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9645/maya-noble-relief-from-tabasco/.
MLA Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Maya Noble Relief from Tabasco." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 02 Dec 2018. Web. 26 Mar 2023.
